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Clinics & Locations
Clinics & Locations
Here to serve you

Explore our network of care for kids, from the tiniest to teens and young adults.
Find a Doctor
Find a Doctor
- Find a Doctor
- Get a Second Opinion
World-class docs

We'll help you find the best provider for your child.
Your Visit
Your Visit
Stress-free visits

Accommodations. Admission. Discharge. Procedure prep. We've got you covered.
Patient Education
Patient Education
Extraordinary kid care

Our specialists handle conditions ranging from the common to the most rare.
Medical Professionals
Medical Professionals
Referrals made easy

Contacts and resources to get your patients to our pediatric specialists
Why Choose Us?
Why Choose Us?
Best in Northern CA

We're ranked #1 in pediatric cancer, heart surgery, cardiology & more.

Lauren Towne

MD

Pediatric hospitalist

About me

Telehealth (video visits)

Education

New York Medical College, MD, 2014
Residencies

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Oakland, Pediatrics, 2017
Academic Title

MSP Physician

Fetal surgery firsts

The first open fetal surgery in the world was performed at UCSF in the early 1980s.

Please check with your health insurance plan regarding coverage for this type of care. Not all providers at UCSF are covered by every insurance plan.